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My DEXA Scan Results: What the Scale Couldn’t Tell Me
Fitness, Tests & Results
My DEXA Scan Results: What the Scale Couldn’t Tell Me

I put on 10 to 15 pounds over the last year or two, and I was sure I knew exactly where it went. So I got my first full-body DEXA scan, which measures your body fat, muscle, bone density, and even the hidden fat around your organs. It turns out I was wrong about a few things. Here’s what my results showed.

Can Luteolin Help Gray Hair? What the Mouse Study Actually Found
Supplements
Can Luteolin Help Gray Hair? What the Mouse Study Actually Found

A 2024 study found luteolin helped prevent gray hair in mice. Here’s what researchers actually did, what it doesn’t prove, and why I’m trying it anyway.

Bio Pen 6 Microneedling Stamp: Quick Review + Tutorial
Microneedling
Bio Pen 6 Microneedling Stamp: Quick Review + Tutorial

All about the Bio Pen 6, my first impressions and a tutorial on exactly how I use it. This is a great starter option if you’re new to microneedling, and a great alternative to add in if you’re already needling with a Dr. Pen.

Finally Found the Best Mineral Sunscreen – Papatui (No Microplastics or Petroleum)
Reviews, Skincare
Finally Found the Best Mineral Sunscreen – Papatui (No Microplastics or Petroleum)

My favorite mineral sunscreen recently got discontinued, so I spent months searching for a replacement. What I found might actually be better! It’s from a men’s skincare brand owned by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, called Papatui. Their Facial Moisturizer with SPF 30 is all mineral, has no hidden chemical UV filters, has no microplastics or petroleum-based ingredients – and it’s a great price and applies beautifully (works well for all skin types).

My Favorite Organic Berries & Powders: LOOV Organic
Food & Diet
My Favorite Organic Berries & Powders: LOOV Organic

Living out in the boonies means frozen fruit only gets me so far. Here’s why I started keeping wild-harvested, freeze-dried LOOV Organic berries on hand instead – plus how the polyphenol (antioxidant) content can vary a lot depending on where and how a berry is grown.

DIY At Home Experiments

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Microneedling is a skincare treatment that involves the use of a device and a cartridge containing small needles. This punctures the skin, which causes micro-injuries, leading to an increase in collagen production.

It usually takes four months to see results. Here you can see the results I had after 8 treatments, all done at home.

Before - After

8 Microneedling Treatments

Before - After

2 Months on Topical Minoxidil

Minoxidil, also known as Rogaine, can be used as an over-the-counter topical treatment to help with hair thinning and hair loss.

Here I’m sharing my 2-month results with Minoxidil, in order to help with hairline thinning. It generally takes 4 months to see results.

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